Best Photographers in Raleigh, NC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 photographers in Raleigh based on credentials, client reviews, press recognition, and portfolio quality.

Rankings last updated April 17, 2026

Top Photographers in Raleigh

  1. #1 — Amal Portraits by Madison (LLC) 53/100

    Amal Portraits by Madison (LLC) — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Jay.Omarius Photography 53/100

    Jay.Omarius Photography — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Wedding. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Santiago Photography 52/100

    Santiago Photography — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Wedding. View full profile →

  4. #4 — My Pro Photographer 52/100

    My Pro Photographer — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Real Estate. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Talented Vision LLC 51/100

    Talented Vision LLC — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Real Estate. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Crane House Film 50/100

    Crane House Film — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Chanel Productions 49/100

    Chanel Productions — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  8. #8 — UnscriptedMoments photography 47/100

    UnscriptedMoments photography — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Wedding. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Gerald Andal 45/100

    Gerald Andal — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Event, Landscape. View full profile →

  10. #10 — AttentionTooDetail 43/100

    AttentionTooDetail — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Janell Photography 43/100

    Janell Photography — Photography in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

How We Rank Photographers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CPP/PPA certification (20%), press recognition and awards from WPPI, Fearless Photographers, etc. (15%), review volume (15%), web and portfolio presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 photographer in Raleigh?

Amal Portraits by Madison (LLC) is currently the #1 ranked photographer in Raleigh based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.

How are photographers ranked in Raleigh?

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CPP/PPA (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). There is no paid placement.

What do photographers typically cost in Raleigh?

Pricing varies by specialty and budget tier. Economy photographers in Raleigh often start around $200–$500 per session; standard-tier work commonly runs $500–$2,000; premium and luxury photographers regularly exceed $3,000 for full-day coverage. Individual profiles list each photographer's published budget tier.